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The Grumpy Cyclist Talks Music
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The Grumpy Cyclist Talks Music is basically me having a chat with regular ordinary people about ‘what music means to them’..memories, likes/dislikes, emotions, artists, live/gigs, happy, sad favourite songs/albums, icons anything what music has meant to them personally.
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57-“..Everybody wants to bang a drum..”
Apr 1201:02:47Tap to summarizeJ’s arguably favourite 80s album is the classic Songs From The Big Chair by Bath-based Tears for Fears. In this episode, I chat with J about why this album means so much to him — the memories it brings back and the standout tracks that still resonate today.We also dive into The Seeds of Love and The Hurting — three albums, three different styles, but all equally brilliant in their own right.J also talks about picking up the drumsticks at a young age, inspired by the drummer from one of his favourite bands, Level 42. That influence led him into playing in amateur bands — and trust me, that’s a story in itself!I also share my thoughts on their latest album, The Tipping Point, and how good it really is — J hasn’t heard it yet, so I’m looking forward to hearing what he thinks when he does.We then head to Ibiza — an iconic island, especially known for its 90s chillout music scene. It’s a place that fuels J’s passion for mixing his own music. With J being the writer and producer of his new track called ‘Garlands’ there’s a real sense of anticipation about what he might bring to a wider audience.Oh, and of course, we talk about his love of being a DJ.An episode that’s thoughtful, nostalgic, and full of great music chat — definitely one to check out.
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56-“..what has he done to deserve this?..”
Apr 500:47:02Tap to summarizeThis episode features Rob, a barber I previously recorded a podcast with back in November 2025.We dive into his love of music, exploring his passion, knowledge, and why artists like the Pet Shop Boys and U2 hold such an important place in his life.Rob is also a huge film fan, so naturally the conversation turns to iconic movie soundtracks. We chat about classics like Pulp Fiction, Grease, and the legendary 90s soundtrack from Trainspotting—just a glimpse of the many topics we covered.Rob’s infectious enthusiasm for music and his depth of knowledge made this a real joy to record.
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56-“..no RUSH of Mine..”
Mar 2900:50:07Tap to summarizeThis episode sees me having a great chat with the wonderful Alastair — partner of Jill Mitchell, who you may remember from a previous episode.We dive into Alastair’s musical journey, starting from his childhood, where music was always around him thanks to his parents. His father had fairly conservative tastes, which makes his own evolution in music all the more interesting — from learning piano to eventually picking up the guitar.Alastair shares his love for what he calls “proper” music, with influences including UFO, Genesis, and, perhaps most passionately, the Canadian rock legends Rush.We also chat about his time as a DJ back in the day — spinning vinyl on the decks, the way it was meant to be done — and the unique connection that came with that era of music.Another fascinating part of our conversation touches on tribute and replica lead singers in bands, with Queen being a great example, and how audiences connect with those performances.This really was an incredible, relaxed conversation. And with Alastair heading to Canada later in 2026 to see Rush live, I’ve already got him pencilled in for a follow-up episode — I can’t wait to hear his review!
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32-“..REBEL, REBEL..”
Sep 14Tap to summarizeWe first knew each other back in 1986 when we were both living in Cyprus… nearly 40 years later, in early 2025, Beth and I finally reconnected!This episode turned into a real trip down memory lane, with Beth sharing some brilliant stories from her music adventures. From choosing to see 5 Star instead of The Cult, to discovering the Goth scene, to why she never misses a Darkness gig with her son – the rebel inside her definitely shines through.It’s nostalgic, funny, and packed with music memories… you won’t want to miss it!
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